Hi all,
I'm trying to decide on some new wheels for my LC. I’m hoping to lean on the collective experience here to finally put this decision to rest. I’ve been circling this for a while and have gone back and forth more times than I’d like to admit. Even ChatGPT told me I'm overthinking it, but what does it know?
Truck/setup:
2016 LC200
2” lift
SPC UCAs
285/65R18 Toyo Open Country AT3 tires
Stock body, wheels, and mud flaps (for now)
The two finalists:
Braid Winrace T – 18x8, +55 offset, 110 mm center bore, $2700 before shipping; likely $4100 including shipping and tariffs
4 x 4 Engineering Bradley V (or Takumi, which is a forged version) – 18x8.5, +50 offset, 118 mm center bore, $2400 (all-in) on the Bradley V and $4500 for the Forged Takumi)
Both the BRAIDs and the Bradley Vs are similar in weight, strength, and other key attributes. Of course, the forged Bradley Takumi is stronger than both cast wheels, but it costs significantly more than the V. The BRAIDs would be run close to stock (an 18x8 with a +56 offset), though I could spec a slightly lower offset since they’re custom-made. I like the Bradley Vs slightly more in terms of looks and its JDM heritage, but the extra width and lower offset would push the wheels out about 0.5" per side. I’m well aware that changing offset and track width can affect things like scrub radius, steering feel, kickback, and long-term wear, and I’m not trying to sacrifice how the truck drives just for looks. I’m also trying to avoid extra rock spray and sandblasting the doors and panels—especially with AT3s, which seem to hold onto every pebble they can find. That said, I do like the look of a slightly wider stance if it doesn’t come with meaningful downsides. For additional context, the truck spends most of its time on pavement, with occasional trail and light off-road use.
What I’m hoping to hear from are people actually running something comparable, for example:
At this point, I’m less interested in theory and more interested in lived experience. So, if you’re running a similar setup (or have run one in the past), I’d really appreciate hearing how it’s worked out long term.
Thanks in advance—this forum has been incredibly helpful, and I’m hoping this is the last nudge I need to finally pull the trigger.
—Todd
I'm trying to decide on some new wheels for my LC. I’m hoping to lean on the collective experience here to finally put this decision to rest. I’ve been circling this for a while and have gone back and forth more times than I’d like to admit. Even ChatGPT told me I'm overthinking it, but what does it know?
Truck/setup:
2016 LC200
2” lift
SPC UCAs
285/65R18 Toyo Open Country AT3 tires
Stock body, wheels, and mud flaps (for now)
The two finalists:
Braid Winrace T – 18x8, +55 offset, 110 mm center bore, $2700 before shipping; likely $4100 including shipping and tariffs
4 x 4 Engineering Bradley V (or Takumi, which is a forged version) – 18x8.5, +50 offset, 118 mm center bore, $2400 (all-in) on the Bradley V and $4500 for the Forged Takumi)
Both the BRAIDs and the Bradley Vs are similar in weight, strength, and other key attributes. Of course, the forged Bradley Takumi is stronger than both cast wheels, but it costs significantly more than the V. The BRAIDs would be run close to stock (an 18x8 with a +56 offset), though I could spec a slightly lower offset since they’re custom-made. I like the Bradley Vs slightly more in terms of looks and its JDM heritage, but the extra width and lower offset would push the wheels out about 0.5" per side. I’m well aware that changing offset and track width can affect things like scrub radius, steering feel, kickback, and long-term wear, and I’m not trying to sacrifice how the truck drives just for looks. I’m also trying to avoid extra rock spray and sandblasting the doors and panels—especially with AT3s, which seem to hold onto every pebble they can find. That said, I do like the look of a slightly wider stance if it doesn’t come with meaningful downsides. For additional context, the truck spends most of its time on pavement, with occasional trail and light off-road use.
What I’m hoping to hear from are people actually running something comparable, for example:
- +50 on an 8.5” wheel
- +45 on an 8” wheel
- Anything close with 285/65R18s on a 200
- With a +50 offset on an 8.5” wheel and 285/65R18s, does the tire sit flush with the fender, or is there noticeable poke?
- For those who’ve gone from near-OEM offsets to +45 / +50, did you notice meaningful changes in:
- On-center steering feel
- Road manners/highway tracking
- Off-road performance (stability, side-hilling, confidence)?
- Are there actual performance benefits to going slightly wider on a 200, or is it mostly visual?
- Downsides: Have you experienced increased rock spray, paint chips, or debris hitting the doors/quarters compared to OEM offset?
- If you’ve run stock mud flaps with these offsets—was that sufficient, or did you need to add rally-style flaps?
At this point, I’m less interested in theory and more interested in lived experience. So, if you’re running a similar setup (or have run one in the past), I’d really appreciate hearing how it’s worked out long term.
Thanks in advance—this forum has been incredibly helpful, and I’m hoping this is the last nudge I need to finally pull the trigger.
—Todd
